We are currently recruiting Seasonal Workers to support the care of wild seabirds for our 2026 season, May – October. The role is part-time, up to 30 hours per week. […]
Without the help and support from members of the public, we could not keep the hospital open.
Here’s a guide to provide you with information about what to do if you come across an injured bird.
Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the hours of care they put into working with us.
We are currently undertaking some essential maintenance work at our site in Mousehole. Due to the stress that the unavoidable noise and upheaval would cause the birds in our care, we cannot have any patients on site during this period.
However, we are really looking forward to re-opening on 1 May 2026. In preparation, we are currently recruiting for Seasonal Workers and Volunteers to support us during the peak season of May – October. Please find more details in our Work with Us section.
The hospital was founded in 1928 by sisters, Dorothy and Phyllis Yglesias. We are a registered charity depending entirely on legacies, donations, membership and fundraising to support our important work.
We are currently recruiting Seasonal Workers to support the care of wild seabirds for our 2026 season, May – October. The role is part-time, up to 30 hours per week. […]
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the puffins and other seabirds affected by the recent stormy weather. Although we aren’t able to take in any patients at the moment, […]
Below is a copy of a great post from Your Shore Network, a collation of local marine groups across the county, working with volunteers to encourage marine nature recovery and […]